Malaysia

There are only two public clinics serving 92,000 residents in the Selangor state seat, located in Pekan Semenyih and Beranang.

We join the WHO in calling on governments and research institutions to shun any prospect of receiving support or research funding from the tobacco industry as well as from those furthering its interests.

Former Sungai Siput MP questioning how the scheme, which is funded by an RM2 billion contribution from Great Eastern Takaful Berhad, would benefit the people.

We have around 300,000 people in the area, but only these two clinics which are always packed.

The private hospital said its banner was put up by a staff without approval and did not reflect the company's values.

Aiman's reported promise for a hospital came amid complaints from Semenyih voters that the Selangor state constituency only had two public clinics and no hospitals.

The ministry had no choice but to act quickly to protect the interests of all patients.